SUMTER, S.C. (PIX11) – A South Carolina man’s Valentine’s Day lunch ended on a sour note when he was arrested after trying to pay for a restaurant check with a $1 trillion bill.

According to The State, Michael Williams dined at an Applebee’s in Sumter. When the debit card the 53-year-old tried to pay his check with was declined, he offered to pay with a $1 trillion bill instead.

The U.S. Treasury never printed a $1 trillion bill, however it can be found online as a novelty or gag gift. (Photo: EBay)

The restaurant staff was rightfully suspicious and called the authorities.

Williams was arrested and charged with contempt of magistrate’s court.